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MJ05 FZG

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2021 121,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,216 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 28 Jun 2017 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2016 83,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,498 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, o/s/r tyre worn on both edges - both tyres still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,128 miles

boot full

both front tyres worn low, close to legal limit

no rubber on brake pedal,

service light on

slight damage to middle of n/s sill lip

slight exhaust blow, centre to back box joint

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) n/s slightly more than o/s

slight play/slack, bottom of handbrake travel

slight wear/lips inner faces front brake discs

squeak/noise on engine?

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot full

both front tyres worn low, close to legal limit

no rubber on brake pedal,

service light on

slight damage to middle of n/s sill lip

slight exhaust blow, centre to back box joint

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes (rear bushes) n/s slightly more than o/s

slight play/slack, bottom of handbrake travel

slight wear/lips inner faces front brake discs

squeak/noise on engine?

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front tyres wearing slightly low, approx 3.5mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,567 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front tyres wearing slightly low, approx 3.5mm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2008 19,263 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MJ05 FZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 FZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ05 FZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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